But probably the worst is when your beloved pet has an “accident” on the living room carpet. It stinks up your home and leaves a stain if you don’t properly clean it. What’s a pet owner to do?

For tough pet stains, put undiluted soda water directly on the stain and then blot with a dry white towel. Repeat this process until the majority of the moisture is adbsorbed. Afterwards, put a fresh dry towel on the area and place a heavy object over the towel to soak up the remaining moisture.

Looking to help remove the odor?

Wash the area with a disinfectant cleaning solution (preferably a multi-action enzyme forumla), rinse, and dry. Always test the carpet or fabric with the disinfectant first to make sure it doesn’t alter the texture and coloring.

Do you have a secret pet cleaning recipe? Share your ideas in the comments section below.